The Culprit and the Cure: Why Lifestyle Is the Culprit Behind America's Poor Health and How Transforming That Lifestyle Can Be the Cure

Unlike the last person who posted a review about The Culprit and The Cure, I have actually read this book. The review by "slim woman" was the first book review I've ever read where the writer actually admitted that she never actually read the book. Strange. She gives the book 1 star based on a photo of the author that appeared in a magazine. This book is excellent. It is one of the best health books I've ever read. Dr. Aldana presents all of the data, both for and against a healthy diet and regular exercise. He tells it like it really is, no biases or ulterior motives. I've had the privilege of taking a class from professor Aldana. He really does practice what he preaches and it was the best class I took in college. Reviewer "slim woman" is correct. He is not "slim" and will never have the perfect Hollywood figure. But I do know that based on DEXA measurements (the most accurate method of measuring body fat), Dr. Aldana has 14% body fat. The average for men is 24%. Obese for men is 27%. He also has a mesomorph body type, very thick and muscular. He generally runs 4-5 miles several times a week, and walks with his wife 3 miles every morning. He eats extremely healthy food. No, he is not "slim", nor will he ever be. I've shared this book with my family and friends and I would recommend it to anyone who is wondering what they should do to have a long, healthy life. It has improved my health and the health of my family. It is just a great book.

Lifestyle medicine expert Steven Aldana shows why it is the sedentary, fast food, high pressure American lifestyle that is behind our health problems and issues. The cure doesn't solely lay in medications or dietary "quick fixes". The answer to addresses our American culturally induced healthy problems in transforming our entire lifestyles in substantive ways that will extend life expectancy, prevent chronic disease, control body weight, and general improve our overall physical, emotional, and mental well being. Enhanced with references, useful links on the web, additional recommended reading materials, and a "user friendly" index, The Culprit And The Cure is especially well written for the non-specialist general reader concerned with improving their physical health and avoiding the consequences of a flawed and all-to-traditional American couch-potato, advertising driven, workaholic lifestyle.

I am a teaching physician at a medical school. Dr. Aldana's book Culprit and the Cure has done a fantastic job summarizing and clarifying all of the confusing information out there about which foods to eat and what type of physical activity is best to live a long healthy and happy life. Scientifically I fully agree and personally I fully recommend this book to help anyone "get it right" when it comes to taking control of your own health. He takes each area one at a time and makes it simple without "dumbing" it up. I use the principles espoused in the book to keep me and my family healthy.

This book changed my life by changing my mindset, making a firm commitment to a healthy lifestyle finally possible. Dr. Aldana connects the dots between a healthy lifestyle, prevention of chronic diseases, and a longer life by presenting the science in a clear, concise and engaging manner. He convinces you to make permanent changes now. Then he gives you the tools needed to make those changes: which foods are healthiest, what "good nutrition" really means, how much exercise is needed - and realistic ways to incorporate these things into your life. It's working for my family! I've recommended The Culprit and the Cure to friends, and sent copies to my parents, brothers and sisters. If you're ready to get serious about having a healthy lifestyle, or want to know the real scoop behind all those research study results, you need the information in this book.